Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips;
how much worse are lies for a ruler.

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Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool—
    how much worse lying lips to a ruler!(A)

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26 Like snow in summer and rain at harvest,(A)
honor is inappropriate for a fool.(B)

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26 Like snow in summer or rain(A) in harvest,
    honor is not fitting for a fool.(B)

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